A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3780857 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3782761 epoch_slot_no: 2761 block_no: 3780680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1710 time: 2020-02-16 13:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb12a6d37685ef0d85b28f516bf4e67f99bce1dea1fe8ebc8c8c19b08fef6da1fBlock Operator
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